Minutes - July 13, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK -00027 PG -0699 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board conducted a public hearing to consider a $12 million economic development investment project over the next two years. Ms. Joy Thrash, Interim CEO of the Sanford Area Growth Alliance (SAGA) asked the Board to participate in an economic development project which consists of participation in the costs of new machinery and equipment for "Project Gizmo". A total of seventy-six (76) new jobs would be added over the two-year period. If approved, the Board would share up to $185,563.00 for the cost of the project with revenues from the Lee County General Fund. Chair Dalrymple opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. The following spoke in favor of the economic development project: 1. Mr. Bob Joyce, Chamber of Commerce Division (representing the 522 Chamber members who are in favor of the project. Could have a big impact on the Lee County economy if approved). No one present spoke in opposition to the economic development investment request. Chair Dalrymple closed the public hearing. Attorney Kerry Self discussed changes to the Incentive Agreement that had been included in the Agenda package. It was noted the name of the company would be released by the Governor in the next few days. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved for the Board to waive their policy to not vote on public hearing matters until the next meeting of the Board and vote on the matter at this meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the granting of an incentive to Project Gizmo and authorize the Chair to sign the Incentive Agreement after the name of the company is announced by the Governor. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 5 to 2 vote. The Board conducted the fourth last public hearing advertised for a Subdivision Street Assessment Policy. County Manager John Crumpton stated that earlier this year the Board considered adopting a policy to assist property owners in getting North Carolina DOT to assume maintenance of rural subdivision and residential streets. General Statute §153A-205 authorizes counties to levy special assessments to finance road improvements to subdivision and residential streets in order to bring those streets up to DOT standards so they may become part of the State -maintained system. A policy was drafted that would allow property owners to petition the Board of Commissioners to use this special 4